A lot of people are facing problems when it comes to paying their monthly mortgage amount. While the rising unemployment scenario is one of the reasons behind this, the unstable economic situation and soaring property prices are some of the other reasons affecting mortgage payments. Now, if you are caught in a similar situation where making your monthly mortgage payments is getting difficult for you, then read on to find out the measures and steps taken by the government to help those who cannot afford to pay their mortgage repayments.
1. The government has taken a number of steps to help people make their mortgage payments. In places like Wales and England, they have introduced the Mortgage Rescue Scheme which is basically being run by non-profit housing organizations. Under this scheme, these housing associations purchase your house from you and then rent it back to you so that you continue to live there.
2. Yet another measure, the Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme, undertaken by the UK government, allow homeowners who are facing financial difficulties, to defer a certain portion of their mortgage repayments for as many as 2 years.
3. The UK government is also encouraging the Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) scheme. Under this scheme, those who are having problems in making mortgage payments stand a very good opportunity to receive a couple of benefits. So for example, under the SMI scheme, if a homeowner (eligible under the scheme) loses his job then the time before he/she can get financial support as far as mortgage payments is concerned has been reduced from thirty nine weeks to thirteen weeks. But what a homeowner needs to remember is that this sort of financial support is available only for up to 2 years.
Given that the government is doing everything possible to support property buyers, what you really need to understand is that when you are looking to purchase a property for the first time or even if you want to avoid being repossessed, you must do your homework well in advance. Property buyers who are planning to invest in a property for the first time should spend a good deal of their time in doing research and also consult their banking advisor or an independent but experienced broker. They will help you understand the different kinds of mortgages, fee and estimated cost of the property and also point out loopholes in the concerned property (if any).
Those who want to avoid being repossessed must seek help form estate agents and companies that deal in buying and selling of property. Such companies can help you avoid repossession by simply purchasing your property from you and later renting it back to you. This way you will be able to arrange for quick property sale and avoid eviction.